Visa Delays Leave U.S.Hospitals Struggling to Fill Residency.


Visa Delays Leave U.S.Hospitals Struggling to Fill Residency.

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Visa Delays Leave U.S.Hospitals Struggling to Fill Residency.

Some U.S. hospitals need more staff. International doctors cannot start training due to visa issues. These doctors were stopped by travel rules and visa problems.

Many foreign doctors trained for years. Now, they cannot work because of delays. One doctor from Afghanistan had her visa denied for unknown reason.

The U.S. needs more doctors soon. Foreign doctors help to fill important jobs. They work where U.S. doctors do not always want to work at.

It is hard for some doctors to get visa appointments. Some U.S. embassies are very slow. One doctor from Pakistan cannot start his job in Massachusetts.

Some doctors cannot leave the U.S. They worry about not being able to return. These doctors miss important events because they must stay in the U.S.


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Why can't some international doctors start training?

They cannot start training due to visa issues.

What is a problem faced by some doctors trying to get visas?

It is hard for some doctors to get visa appointments.

Why do some doctors miss important events?

They must stay in the U.S. and worry about not being able to return.


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